Hacking human: data-archaeology and surveillance in social networks

ABSTRACT

In this paper, we describe the techniques, methods and context for hacking humans using publicly available information found on the Internet.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.4 COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY
      K.4.m Miscellaneous

General Terms:
Experimentation, Human Factors, Legal Aspects, Security, Theory

Keywords:
data-archaeology, hacking, sousveillance, surveillance